Coconut Chocolate Squares

22 Sunday Jun 2014

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If you love coconut and chocolate then these easy to make, yummy treats are for you. They taste a bit like Bounty Bars, but they are way more healthier because there is no processed sugar. The sweetness comes from dates. But what about the chocolate you say?  Yes, it does use chocolate, but you know that’s good for you!  Use the best you can find and enjoy every bite.  My favourite is Green & Black’s Organic Dark 85%.

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Special thanks goes to Shine on Raw, her recipe does not use chocolate so if you would like to try a different mix  to coat these treats then head over there.  

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Coconut Chocolate Squares

  • Servings: too many not to share
  • Difficulty: easy
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12 medjool dates, quartered, pits removed
1/2 cup water
3 cups desiccated coconut
50 g ground cashew or macadamia nuts
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1 tsp pure vanilla essence
pinch of salt
200g Dark Chocolate, 85% (or 70% if you prefer)

  • Soak prepared dates in water for at least 20 minutes to soften.
  • Process dates and water, oil and vanilla essence until they become a smooth paste
  • Add coconut and cashews previously mixed
  • Continue to process until well combined – you may need to scrape the sides down a couple of times.
  • Remove from processor and shape into a large square, place this onto a tray then cut into smaller squares.
  • Or if you prefer round truffle shapes instead then roll the mixture into balls.
  • Place in the fridge for at least two hours, then place in the freezer for 30 minutes.

Chocolate Coating

  • Break chocolate into a bowl and microwave on medium high a minute at a time, stirring each time.
  • Once melted dip each cold coconut square into the chocolate using two forks.
  • Place onto cooking/parchment paper to set.
  • Store in the fridge.

These can be really morish because they are so tasty, so remember that they are treats and save them for very special occasions or to share with very special people.

Roast Vegetable Salad with Pesto & Goat’s Feta Cheese

22 Sunday Jun 2014

Posted by in All recipes, Lunch, Sides and Salads

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Don’t you just love roasted vegetables?  Here is an old favourite of mine using Sweet Potatoes, Carrots and Parsnips.  It’s a really easy recipe you can quickly prepare and throw into the oven.

An ideal dish to make on Sunday night as it is delicious served hot as a side dish or served cold the next day as a salad. You can vary the type and quantity of vegetable to suit.  For a lower carb option try it with pumpkin or squash.  

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Hollandaise Sauce

14 Saturday Jun 2014

Posted by in All recipes, Sauces

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Ok right up, those of you who think using a microwave is not Primal enough can still make this easy peasy Hollandaise Sauce the long way.  Unfortunately, it won’t be easy peasy.  Look for a recipe that calls for double boilers, reducing liquids and other words like that and give yourself a good 30 minutes from pot to food. 

So while you are waiting for your eggs to poach and your bacon to fry and you are thinking something buttery and creamy would just add to your morning, then this is the sauce to make right now!

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Hollandaise Sauce

  • Servings: 4-6
  • Difficulty: easy
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50g butter
1tbsp lemon juice
2 egg yolks – free range; well beaten
¼ c cream – (whipping, heavy, double or what ever you call it where you are)
½ tsp dry mustard
¼ tsp salt

  • In the microwave melt the butter, covered, in a bowl for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in lemon juice, then egg yolks and cream.
  • Return to the microwave and cook for 30 seconds, stir and cook for a further 30 sec.
  • Add mustard and salt.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Pour over eggs or anything else.
  • Eat.
  • Smile!

Ok – buttery sauces like this can easily separate (or split), if they get too hot.  If this happens to yours then place the bowl in a sink with cold water and beat the mixture until it combines.  Or throw an icecube in the sauce and beat.  Essentially you want to cool the sauce quickly and beat at the same time – this should bring it all together.
Double smile!!